GivHer Circle Summer Book Club

Tiffany Bell and Molly Smith from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle are here to discuss their book club and how you can participate moving forward. The GivHer Circle Summer Book Club is a chance for women to connect over powerful stories in a relaxed, welcoming environment and build connection through conversation. The Book Club is open to everyone….

Generous donors sponsor beds at Home of Grace for one year

VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Home of Grace, a faith-based addiction recovery program in Vancleave, is launching a new initiative thanks to generous donors who have sponsored beds for an entire year. Donations from Todd Trenchard and the Butch Oustalet Foundation are going directly toward helping those struggling with substance abuse and seeking recovery on the Gulf Coast. The Home…

07/15 Ryan’s “Quite Hot” Tuesday Forecast

We're in for another "drier" summer afternoon out there, leading to some particularly hot weather for South Mississippi.

Expect it to be quite hot out there today thanks to sunny skies and drier weather, but we’ll still see at least a couple of showers today with more on the way. I have today’s chances at 20%, meaning there’s a very low chance of encountering any of the few showers I expect we’ll see out there. That goes up…

‘My dreams are finally coming true:’ first-year teacher from Ocean Springs shares emotions about starting career at former elementary school

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — First-time students and their parents are sure to feel plenty of emotions when the First Day of School arrives — everything from joy, to sadness, to total uncertainty. However, few might think about those first-time teachers who are feeling all of those same emotions. “This will be my first year of course, so I’m a…

Registration open for seafood hazards class

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is offering workshops on the horizon to help seafood dealers, processors, and restaurant employees on the Coast. The Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points program will be offered daily between September 30 through October 2 at the Bolton Building in Biloxi. Attendees will learn more about identifying and evaluating critical…

Long Beach firefighter rescues osprey from speaker

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department performed a rescue, but not one you might expect. Firefighter Brian Sumrall responded to an osprey needing help at the Long Beach High School stadium today. This osprey had its talons caught in a speaker’s grill plate. Fire officials climbed the ladder and brought the osprey back to the ground. The…

Diamond Youth Baseball Tournament wraps up in Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Youth baseball all-stars took to the diamond in Pascagoula Monday, looking to bring home a championship to their respective communities. We’re talking about the 10 and 12 U Diamond Youth Baseball State Tournament. Twenty-four teams from across Mississippi have been in the Flagship City over the past four days for this tournament. Pascagoula city leaders tell News…

Two arrested, charged with first-degree murder in Harrison County

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in D’Iberville, a pair of arrests were made in connection to the murder of a Gulfport man. Twenty-year-old Amonte Robinson was arrested alongside a 17-year-old by D’Iberville police on Friday. They’re now charged with first-degree murder after reports of a vehicle crash and gunshots. The victim in that shooting has been identified as 34-year-old…

7/14 – Sam’s “Hotter and Drier” Monday Morning Forecast

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Monday, July 14 from 10 AM to 7 PM for immediate coastal areas of Jackson, Harrison and Hancock Counties as feels-like temperatures expected to reach up to 105° during the hottest part of the day. Highs will top out near 92° with a slight chance of an afternoon storm. Tonight stays mostly clear with a…

City of Ocean Springs Sidewalk Sale for Tax Free Weekend

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi’s annual Tax Free Weekend started Friday and this year, Ocean Springs is making it even bigger. Local businesses are rolling out the deals and making back to school shopping a whole lot easier. Mississippi Tax Free Weekend runs from July 11 until the 13th. Shoppers won’t pay sales tax on eligible clothing, footwear, and school…

Road closure announced in Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs announced an upcoming road closure. Jackson Avenue at Porter Avenue will be closed to traffic on the south side of Porter. Work starts on Tuesday and runs through Thursday, barring any circumstances. The closure runs from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. This closure will allow crews to work on water and drainage improvements…

Pop up concert at Edgewater Mall

Something fun is popping up this weekend at Edgewater Mall.  Jason Stearman with The Sanctuary is here to tell us all about it. The Sanctuary is teaming up with WCPR radio station to host this one-of-a-kind surprise pop up concert at the Edgewater Mall. The free event takes place at 12 p.m. in front of Music Now near the south…

‘Home away from Home’ program now underway

If you haven’t heard the news, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber’s Military One Coast division has rolled out a new program for service members stationed at Keesler Air Force Base. The program is to help service members transition to life on the Coast and the challenges that come with being far from home. Gulfport Chamber Director Laura Benoit and Tech…

Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrates George Ohr’s 168th birthday

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is kicking off its annual Ohr Birthday Bash this weekend, honoring the life and legacy of the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” Attendees can try their hand at pottery, or buy from local artisans and vendors. Pieces created within the museum will also be available for purchase. Robert Harrison says this event…

Air Force Reserve Recruitment

Joining us in studio are Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant and Technical Sgt. Larissa Hampton from the Air Force Reserves. They are here to talk about recruitment. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Air Force Reserves, military

GenSea Blue Economy interns present projects at USM Gulf Park Campus

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting evening over at USM’s Gulf Park Campus on Thursday night for students within the GenSea Blue Economy Pathways Summer internship experience. These 28 high school interns have spent the past few weeks working with GenSea partners in blue economy worksites, where they’ve had experiences in marine science, coastal restoration, and many other…